Anthony
Owner
Bringing extensive experience in the appliance industry and a commitment to clearer information, fair pricing and customer care.
LEICESTER & LEICESTERSHIRE
Local plumbers &
gas engineers.
Less guesswork.
One search. Your own shortlist.
Find businesses reporting coverage in your area, compare services and check each profile’s status. Save your choices, then contact the business you choose.
- See who covers your area
- Understand what’s checked
- Save & compare your choices
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FIRST, GET SAFE. THEN, TAKE A BREATH.
A calm decision can make all the difference.
When something goes wrong, panic can leave us vulnerable. Once everyone is safe, taking a few minutes to check the right tradesperson and agree clear costs can help you feel in control.
Suspected gas or carbon monoxide, fire, or flooding near electrics? Act on the immediate danger first. Don’t wait to compare businesses. Get emergency guidance →
YOUR LEICESTERSHIRE MATCHES
Plumbing across Leicestershire
Public information · check each profile’s approval status.
24/7 or 24-hour claims only. Call to confirm attendance, arrival time and charges.
YOUR HOME. YOUR CHOICE. YOUR PACE.
Know what to ask.
Get the support you need.
Whether you are arranging a repair for yourself or helping someone else, a few clear questions can make the visit easier. Anyone can need extra support.
01 / CHECK
The right person for the job.
Who will attend? Check their identity, relevant qualifications and your address coverage. For gas work, check the attending engineer’s current registration and work categories.
02 / AGREE
Clear costs. No pressure.
Ask for charges in writing: call-out, diagnosis, VAT and out-of-hours fees. Agree what happens if no repair is made and how extra work is authorised.
03 / ASK
A visit that works for you.
Ask about written or larger-print information, a text before arrival, more time to explain and having someone you trust present. Agree access needs directly with the business.
These are questions to discuss, not a guarantee that a business offers particular support. Keep diagnoses, care plans and access codes out of public information. Immediate danger? Get emergency guidance first.
AROUND LEICESTERSHIRE
City streets.
Market towns.
Your neighbourhood.
Explore Leicester and Leicestershire towns and villages. Search the areas businesses say they serve; a nearby office alone doesn’t establish coverage.
Browse all local area guides
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE HELPS
Know what to ask.
Practical guides, with official sources and clear next steps. Read all blog posts & guides →
IMMEDIATE GAS / CARBON MONOXIDE DANGER
Smell gas? Suspect a gas escape?
Get to safety. Call the National Gas Emergency Service from a safe place.
0800 111 999 ↗Free, 24 hours a day in Great Britain. Don’t use flames or operate electrical switches. Don’t go into a cellar or an unsafe area. This emergency service is separate from a routine boiler repair.
If you suspect carbon monoxide, go outside into fresh air and get medical advice. Call 999 for immediate danger or severe symptoms. For LPG, contact your LPG supplier’s emergency service; tell the emergency operator what fuel is involved.
Official guidance checked 30 October 2026. Never wait for a directory response in an emergency.CLEAR INFORMATION. HONEST LIMITS.
Confidence comes from checking.
Being based in Leicestershire does not automatically qualify a business for advertising. Searches include basic unclaimed profiles that have passed initial public-information checks. A basic listing is not full membership approval or the business’s endorsement. Claimed profiles and completed checks are shown separately.
Source checked, registration matched, initial screening and full profile approval are separate stages. For gas work, check the attending engineer’s current card and relevant work categories. No payment buys verification. We don’t publish invented reviews, availability or “best plumber” rankings.
How this directory works →BEFORE YOU CALL
A few answers.
A clearer next step.
Practical questions for choosing plumbing and heating help in Leicester and Leicestershire.
Can I arrange an urgent visit here?
Use our urgent searches to find businesses, then contact your chosen firm directly. We do not dispatch engineers or confirm appointment times. Ask who will attend, whether your address is covered and what the initial visit costs.
Explore urgent help →Does “24/7” mean someone is available now?
A business may advertise round-the-clock cover, but that does not confirm an engineer is available for your address or fault. Ask for the expected arrival window and any out-of-hours charge. For a gas escape or suspected carbon monoxide, use the separate emergency guidance first.
Gas and carbon monoxide guidance →Is the call-out fee the whole price?
A “no call-out charge” offer can still include a minimum labour or diagnostic charge. Ask whether diagnosis, labour, parts and VAT are included, whether there is a minimum charge and what you pay if no repair is made. Get the charging basis in writing and agree how you authorise any extra work.
Read the costs checklist →How do I check a gas engineer?
Check the individual who attends against the official Gas Safe Register and their current photo ID card. Their qualifications must cover the fuel, appliance and work required. A trading name, logo or review score alone does not establish competence.
Check the card and work categories →Can someone help me choose or join the visit?
Use Save + to build a shortlist and download the public business details to share yourself. You can ask a business for written information, extra explanation or for someone you trust to be present. Agree any support arrangements directly.
Extra support: what to ask →What does an unclaimed profile mean?
It is a public-information listing compiled from the linked business source. The business has not accepted the profile or completed our full approval process. Check its evidence status and confirm details before booking. Businesses can apply to claim and complete their profile.
Understand listing standards →THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DIRECTORY
Different backgrounds.
A shared commitment.
We’re building Plumber Shortlist to help customers find dependable local businesses, understand charges before booking and make informed choices. Fair treatment, clear information and extra support for vulnerable customers matter to all of us.
Alex
Technical advice & design
Part-time input & support
Scientist with a PhD in quantum physics. Supporting the website’s technical design and development.
Dan
IT development & research
Part-time input & support
Young in spirit. Strong in ethics. Supporting the directory’s IT development and research, with a commitment to clear information, fair treatment and customer care.
Olya, MD
Directory coordination
Part-time input & support
Helping organise directory enquiries and business profiles.
Julia, MD
Business profile support
Part-time input & support
Helping businesses prepare and update their directory information.
Larisa
Older customers’ perspective
Part-time input & support
Retired economics lecturer with a PhD in economics. Bringing an older customer’s perspective to fair pricing, clear information and protecting people from pressure or exploitation.
Dima
General management, research & oversight
Part-time input & support
Qualified in business management. Supporting day-to-day management, research and oversight, with a focus on consistent standards and responsible directory development.
Why Anthony started Plumber Shortlist
Anthony drew on his extensive experience in the appliance industry and the concerns customers shared with him about plumbing services and pricing. He has also witnessed first-hand how older customers can face poor care or excessive charges when an urgent problem leaves them anxious and under pressure. This inspired him to create a directory focused on meaningful checks, clear information and fair, transparent pricing, with particular care for vulnerable customers.
Clear standards. Fair treatment. People first.
Our team’s backgrounds support the project’s values. Every listed business is assessed separately for the services it offers; the directory’s team qualifications do not replace trade-specific checks.
Understand our listing checks →Choosing help and extra support →LEICESTERSHIRE. ON YOUR HOME SCREEN.
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